Inventory Assistant

Job Title: Inventory Assistant
Location: Bloomington, MN 55435
Duration: 12 Months
Job Type: Temporary Assignment
Work Type: Onsite
Shift Timings: Week 1: Monday Thursday, 6:00 PM 6:00 AM
Week 2: Monday Wednesday, 6:00 PM 6:00 AM

Job Description:

Position Summary:

• The Assistant III supports daily warehouse and materials operations at Client Minnesota, with a strong focus on inventory control, material accuracy, and production support.
• This role ensures materials are available, accurately tracked, and safely handled, while supporting internal customers, third party logistics providers, and production teams in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage day-to-day operations of the crib, loading bays, and storage areas.
• Coordinate activities with third-party logistics and warehouse service providers.
• Interface with internal customers to resolve material shortages, supply discrepancies, and machine downtime situations.
• Issue materials to production as required, ensuring accurate system transactions and traceability.
• Receive and inspect incoming goods for quality, quantity, and compliance with purchase order and safety requirements.
• Perform routine and ad-hoc cycle counts to ensure inventory accuracy; investigate discrepancies and implement corrective actions.
• Maintain accurate inventory records in materials management systems and virtual crib platforms.
• Monitor inventory levels to support reorder points, reduce excess inventory, and prevent stockouts.
• Ensure proper material labeling, storage location accuracy, and stock rotation (FIFO/FEFO where applicable).
• Support Point of Use (POU) delivery systems to production areas.
• Track, locate, and expedite material deliveries as required.
• Provide shift coverage on short notice as operational needs arise.
• Ensure compliance with Client Health, Safety, and Environmental policies and procedures.

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 3+ years of experience in:
  • Inventory management and control.
  • Warehouse operations.
  • Forklift operation.
  • Customer service and inventory systems.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate or Bachelor's degree.
• Experience supporting manufacturing, production, or supply chain environments.
• Strong attention to detail and data integrity.
• Proven ability to investigate inventory variances and improve processes.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 45 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, and reach for extended periods during a 12-hour shift.
• Ability to safely operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material handling equipment.
• Ability to work in warehouse and production areas with varying temperatures and noise levels.